How should operational constraints for PBCS operations be documented according to AMC1 CAT.IDE.A.345(a)?

Operational constraints should be reflected in the MEL (Minimum Equipment List).

What are the two purposes of participating in monitoring programmes established in the airspace being flown for PBCS operations?

The purposes are: (1) to submit relevant reports of observed communication and surveillance performance respectively; and (2) to establish a process for immediate corrective action in case non-compliance with the appropriate RCP or RSP specifications is detected.

According to AMC1 CAT.IDE.A.345(a), how should an operator demonstrate that communication and surveillance equipment meet the prescribed RCP and RSP specifications?

The demonstration should be shown by an AFM statement or equivalent.

AMC1 CAT.IDE.A.345(a) Communication, navigation and surveillance equipment for operations under IFR or under VFR over routes not navigated by reference to visual landmarks

Q: What should an operator ensure regarding communication and surveillance equipment for PBCS operations in airspaces with prescribed RCP and RSP specifications?

The operator should ensure that the communication equipment and surveillance equipment meet the prescribed RCP and RSP specifications respectively, as shown by an AFM statement or equivalent.

Q: What items must be established and included in the Operations Manual (OM) for PBCS operations?

The OM must include: (1) normal, abnormal and contingency procedures; (2) flight crew qualification and proficiency constraints; and (3) a training programme for relevant personnel consistent with the intended operations.

Q: What is the operator's responsibility regarding continued airworthiness of communication and surveillance equipment in PBCS operations?

The operator should ensure continued airworthiness of the communication equipment and surveillance equipment in accordance with the appropriate RCP and RSP specifications respectively.

Q: What must the operator verify about the contracted communication service provider (CSP) for the airspace being flown?

The operator should ensure that the contracted CSP complies with the required RCP and RSP specifications as well as with monitoring, recording and notification requirements.

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AMC1 CAT.IDE.A.345(a) Communication, navigation and surveillance equipment for operations under IFR or under VFR over routes not navigated by reference to visual landmarks

ED Decision 2021/005/R

PERFORMANCE-BASED COMMUNICATION AND SURVEILLANCE (PBCS) OPERATIONS

For operations in airspaces where required communication performance (RCP) and required surveillance performance (RSP) for PBCS have been prescribed, the operator should:

(a) ensure that the communication equipment and surveillance equipment meet the prescribed RCP and RSP specifications respectively, as shown by an AFM statement or equivalent;

(b) ensure that operational constraints are reflected in the MEL;

(1) normal, abnormal and contingency procedures;

(2) the flight crew qualification and proficiency constraints; and

(3) a training programme for relevant personnel consistent with the intended operations;

(d) ensure continued airworthiness of the communication equipment and surveillance equipment in accordance with the appropriate RCP and RSP specifications respectively;

(e) ensure that the contracted communication service provider (CSP) for the airspace being flown complies with the required RCP and RSP specifications as well as with monitoring, recording and notification requirements; and

(f) participate to monitoring programmes established in the airspace being flown in order to:

(1) submit the relevant reports of observed communication and surveillance performance respectively; and

(2) establish a process for immediate corrective action in case non-compliance with the appropriate RCP or RSP specifications is detected.

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Source-Title: AMC1 CAT.IDE.A.345(a) Communication, navigation and surveillance equipment for operations under IFR or under VFR over routes not navigated by reference to visual landmarks View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-18846 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 24 April, 2021

Entryintoforcedate: 24 April, 2021

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2021/005/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-CAT

Typeofcontent: AMC to IR (Acceptable means of compliance to implementing rule)

Parentir: CAT.IDE.A.345 Communication, navigation and surveillance equipment for operations under IFR or under VFR over routes not navigated by reference to visual landmarks

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR